#8D2230 Hex Color
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This deep, intense red carries a heavy, serious mood perfect for formal branding or dramatic packaging. Because of its dark, moody saturation, #8d2230 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a design. It pairs well with metallic golds or soft creams, which pop against its warm, grounded undertones. The hex code for this shade is #8d2230.
Questions about #8d2230
What is #8d2230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d2230 is rgb(141, 34, 48), in HSL hsl(352, 61%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 66%, 45%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8d2230 for a balanced design?
Is #8d2230 suitable for text or background usage?
Use #8d2230 primarily as an accent color for borders, buttons, or graphic elements rather than large text or backgrounds. Because it is so dark and saturated, it can strain the eyes and negatively impact readability if used in large, high-volume applications.
Is #8d2230 readable on white or black?
#8d2230 has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.